Wish - Asha and the Good Star is an animated film directed by Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn. The screenplay is by Jennifer Lee and Allison Moore. This Walt Disney Studios musical adventure stars Océane Demontis in the French version and Ariana DeBose and Chris Pine in the original. The film transports viewers to the fantastic kingdom of Rosas.
Wish - Asha and the Good Star will be broadcast on Disney+ from May 2, 2025.
The official trailer presents Asha and Star's magical journey to the kingdom of Rosas.
Synopsis: 17-year-old Asha lives in the magical kingdom of Rosas. When she makes a desperate wish, a star named Star descends from the sky to help her confront King Magnifico and prove that a sincere wish can change the world.
Wish - Asha and the Good Star will appeal to fans of animated family films, musicals and the Disney universe. Young viewers and nostalgic fans alike will find nods to Disney classics, while the story touches on universal themes such as hope, courage and the fight against injustice. Admirers of The Snow Queen and Raya and the Last Dragon will rediscover the directors' narrative and visual style.
Wish - Asha and the Good Star was created to celebrate Disney's 100th anniversary. The film blends 2D and 3D animation styles, paying homage to the studio's different eras. It features a musical adventure in a kingdom inspired by the Iberian Peninsula, with original songs and a visual aesthetic that evokes both tradition and modernity.
Wish - Asha and the Good Star is a magical musical adventure that celebrates Disney history while telling an original tale about the power of wishes and determination. Starring Océane Demontis, Ariana DeBose and Chris Pine, the film offers a family experience full of magic and music.
Our opinion on Wish - Asha the Good Star
The film's promotion hasn't put much emphasis on this, but Wish was conceived and produced to celebrate Disney's 100th anniversary. The entire film acts as a retrospective, both in terms of the staging and story, which offer numerous nods to previous Disney films, and in terms of the animation, which mixes styles, traditional 2D from the early films, 3D CGI and more.
The project is touching, and Disney fans will be delighted by this celebration, but for those looking for an original story, you'll have to look elsewhere. Wish 's story is pretty, but remains very classic, and aligned with Disney standards: the kingdom, the magic, the wicked wizard, the intrepid young girl, and of course, the songs. As for the animation, the mix of genres can sting the eyes. While the sets are often sumptuous, the whole lacks depth, and the character animation looks dated. When you see the latest Pixar films, the difference in quality is obvious.
However, the film does have a nice moral, even if it's a bit redundant: teach children to hope, but be wary of appearances and promises. Younger viewers will have a lot of fun. It's a pity there's no standout song, as in previous Disney films.
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